Windsor, CA

California · Metropolitan Area

Windsor is a small city in California with a population of 26,179. Residents earn $129,004 per year, which is 72% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
26,179 Population 3,519/sq mi density
$129,004 Median Income $54,425 per capita
$763,200 Home Value $794,482 Zillow
$2,087 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
314 Violent Crime/100K 929 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$129,004 median income, 2.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$763,200 home value, $2,087/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
314 violent crimes/100K (17% below avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $129,004
72% higher than US avg
Home Value $763,200
171% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 314/100K
17% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 34.3%
2% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,087
79% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.1%
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.3%
36% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.7%
86% lower than US avg

How Windsor Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population26,179
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density3,519/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 65%

Economy

A+
Median Income$129,004
Per Capita$54,425
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$39,448M
Commute24 min

Housing

B
Home Value$763,200
Rent$2,087
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$794,482
Rent Burden32.3%

Crime

F
Violent314/100K
Property929/100K
Murder3.7/100K
Assault252/100K
Burglary190/100K

Health

Obesity26.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.0%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
AQI48 (Good)
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation109 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.3%
High School+88.0%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 25% / D 71%
Commute24 min
EV Stations16
Libraries16

Is Windsor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Windsor receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Windsor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Windsor is $129,004, which is significantly higher than the national average — 72% above $75,149. This places Windsor among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Windsor is $763,200, making it a premium housing market at 171% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,087 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.9x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Windsor is below the national average at 314 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 929 per 100,000, 53% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Windsor enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Windsor has a population of 26,179 with a density of 3,519 people per square mile. The median age is 42.7 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (64.7%), with 5.9% Hispanic, 1.4% Black.

Population

26,179
Total Population
3,519
People / sq mi
42.7yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
7.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Windsor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only72.9%
7% below US avg
Spanish27.1%
102% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Windsor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Windsor is $129,004, which is 72% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Windsor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$129,004
72% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,425
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
IRS Avg AGI$104,542

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.7%
86% below US avg
Establishments (County)21,652
County GDP$39,448M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,311
Healthcare1,623
Retail1,675
Manufacturing922

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,415
140% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.10%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.6 min
Work from Home10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Windsor is $763,200, 171% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,087 (79% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $794,482.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$763,200
171% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$794,482
Median List Price$825,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$825,000
$/Sq Ft$450
Homes Sold8
Sale-to-List Ratio98.8%
Price Drops13.2%
Inventory38

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,087
79% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$3,683
Rent Burden32.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,415
140% above US avg
Effective Rate1.10%
In Windsor, 26.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 24.0% report depression. 19.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Windsor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.1%
19% below US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure25.8%
Asthma9.9%
COPD4.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity19.9%
Depression24.0%
Mental Distress17.3%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.9%
Checkup Rate69.4%
Premature Death5,997/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access93.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,623
Windsor has a violent crime rate of 314 per 100,000 residents, 17% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 929 per 100,000 (53% below US avg). The murder rate is 3.7 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Windsor vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent314.4/100K
17% below US avg
Murder3.7/100K
42% below US avg
Rape18.3/100K
Robbery40.2/100K
Assault252.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property928.7/100K
53% below US avg
Burglary190.1/100K
Theft676.4/100K
Vehicle Theft62.2/100K
Arson3.7/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38
FEMA Disasters364

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Windsor has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.8 inches
11% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation109 ft (33 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.3 km²)
Population Density3,519/sq mi
Coordinates38.5421°N, 122.8086°W
County FIPS06097
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 34.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 46.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 25.2%
D 71.4%

Winner: Democrat by 46.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.3%
2% above US avg
High School+88.0%
School Test Score4.69
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density3,519/sq mi
Total Area7.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations16
Alt Fuel Stations16
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities1,623
Restaurants1,311
Retail Stores1,675

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38
FEMA Disaster Declarations364
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.6 min
Work from Home10.0%

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